Jon Roggie : Writing

Calculations

Calculations

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I hate this, but it is needed. It feels so cold. I might be able to bring peace. One single moment used, and it has to be rubbed into both ..
Only if you let me sleep

Only if you let me sleep

A Poem by Jon Roggie


She smiles,and gives me a wink.Hand is hiding behind her back,and I am sure a few fingers are crossed.Sigh.I don't usually play these tricks,but I am ..
What about my story?

What about my story?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I hear the question,and feel the tap on my eyelids.Try to play still,but she persists.Open my eyes.Sure enough, it is her."Tell me a story."I can only..
Nope

Nope

A Story by Jon Roggie


Expecting agreement,and your portrayal is already leaking air.Most of the crowd might agree,but you need to convince the rest.You might condemn them a..
family

family

A Poem by Jon Roggie


better ignoredquietly dealt withno pressureless sorrowlove waitingtil a forgetful tomorrow
I will write without rage

I will write without rage

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let me be honest, I am a little pissed off.Family pulled some s**t, and I am not happy.Not the place i want to be.People would think I am expecting a ..
Do you love me?

Do you love me?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sharing a blanket, hard to ignore the question."We will always love each other."Graceful answer, one to sleep on.Wake to a half empty bed,yet I still ..
Drift away

Drift away

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Finally, a missing part is noticed.Used to the occasional silence,but this feels different.I wonder who left first.What did I miss,and was there somet..
Shall we talk?

Shall we talk?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You nod,and we sit at a table.Watching the steam from my cup, I see you fidget.I can only smile.Tell me.It is part of what friends are for.
Walking in a dream

Walking in a dream

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Each time I pause,I see another world.They keep changing.It doesn't matter the direction, only the intention.Walk in the dream, watching it change, k..